Pomologist: What is That?
By Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15962)
United States
January 15, 2016 10:33pm CST
Have you ever wondered why fruits, such as apples and pears discolor so quickly after they are peeled?
Well, a Pomologist is the person to ask. They study fruit. They have determined that the discoloration is caused by oxidation, because of an enzyme named polyphenol oxidase, which naturally occurs in all sugar-producing fruits.
You see, the peel does not allow oxygen to penetrate into the sturdy apple or pear peel, so no oxidation takes place.
A banana now, is another story. The banana peel is more porous, and so allows the oxygen to penetrate even though the peel is still in place.
I think that is interesting! And it's a NEW word added to MY vocabulary.
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@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Jan 16
Yes, the study of fruit and fruit growing. Did you read my post about the new tree that has 50 different types of fruit on it? It's beautiful.
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@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Mar 16
@IreneVincent ...Oh, so I did put in the 'different'. Haha
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
15 Mar 16
Tell me about the tree and tell me how you did that I bet its beautiful.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
9 Mar 16
That sounds like an interesting post. I'll try to find it, so I can read it.
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
17 Jan 16
That's great information to know.
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
11 Mar 16
@IreneVincent Well that's a positive thing some of that kind of stuff can really make a difference.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
9 Mar 16
I'm glad you enjoyed the information about the pomologist. I like to share the things that I think are interesting. I do a lot of reading and I'm always coming across things that I like to share with others.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
16 Jan 16
As a fruit lover and eater, I appreciate very much the explanation. 
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
16 Jan 16
I try to learn something new every day and so I thought I would share.
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@BethieAnnie (818)
• Dayton, Ohio
16 Jan 16
Ah, I get it. Pom, as in Pomegranate (or at least that is my loose association!)
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
16 Jan 16
You could be right about the Pomegranate. I'm not sure what the word is based upon, but could be.
@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
16 Jan 16
People get paid for studying lots of things, but I suppose they would have to be connected somehow to a scientific study through a laboratory or a college.
